Hiddenite and Emerald Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Hard
  
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
2.67-2.78
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
  
Imperfect on the [0001]
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Hiddenite and Emerald Chemical Formula
While comparing Hiddenite and Emerald physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Hiddenite and Emerald chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
Hiddenite and Emerald Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.